Craftsman 917.273631 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Warranty.................................................2
SafetyRules ...........................................3
ProductSpecifications............................6
Assembly/Pre-Operation........................8
Operation..............................................11
MaintenanceSchedule.........................17
Maintenance.........................................17
Service andAdjustments......................21
Storage.................................................27
Troubleshooting....................................28
Repair Parts..........................................32
Sears Service.........................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT
Fortwo (2) yearsfrom the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis
maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual,
Searswill repairor replacefree of chargeany partsthat arefoundto bedefectivein
materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill
also providefree laborfor these applicablewarrantedpartsfor the two full years.During
the first 30 days of purchase,therewill be nocharges to servicethe productat your
homefor issuescoveredby this warranty.(See exclusionsbelow). Foryour conve-
nience, IN HOMEwarrantyservicewill still be availableafterthe first 30 days of pur-
chase, buta trip chargewill apply.Thischarge will be waivedif the Craftsmanproduct is
droppedoff at an authorizedSears location.For the nearestauthorizedSears location,
pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME@.This warrantyapplies onlywhile this productis within
the UnitedStates.
This Warrantydoes notcover:
Expendableitemswhich becomeworn duringnormaluse, includingbut not limitedto
blades,spark plugs,air cleaners,belts,and oil filters.
StandardMaintenanceServicing,oil changes, or tune-ups
Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails,
thorns,stumps,or glass.
Repairs necessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbut not limitedto, damage
causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the riding equipment,impacting
objectsthat bendthe frame or crankshaft,or over-speedingthe engine.
Repairs necessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto, elec-
trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage,failureto usethe proper
gradeand amount of engine oil, failureto keepthe deckclear of flammabledebris,
or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedinthe
owner'smanual.
Engine (fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedby fueldeterminedto becontami-
nated or oxidized(stale). In general,fuelshould beused within30 daysof its pur-
chase date.
Normaldeteriorationand wear of the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement.
Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rental purposes.
LIMITEDWARRANTYON BATTERY
For ninety(90) daysfrom date of purchase,if anybatteryincludedwith this riding equip-
ment provesdefectivein materialor workmanshipand our testingdeterminesthe battery
will not holda charge, Searswill replacethe batteryat no charge. Duringthe first 30
daysof purchase,there will be no chargesto replacethe batteryat your HOME. After
the first 30 days,foryour convenience,IN-HOMEwarrantyservicewill still be avail-
ablebut a trip charge will apply. Thischarge will be waivedif the Craftsmanproduct is
droppedoff at an authorizedSears location.For the nearestauthorizedSears location,
pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME@.
This battery warrantyapplies onlywhile this productis withinthe UnitedStates.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and you mayalso haveother rights,which
vary,from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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